ALA-HIST AC

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UsesTemporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

nasal congestion

reduces swelling of nasal passages

WarningsDo not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use this product

if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs

heart disease

high blood pressure

thyroid disease

diabetes

trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

When using this product

may cause or aggravate constipation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur

cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

new symptoms occur

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

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